Had my surgery Tuesday, March 8th and got home Wednesday evening. Dr. Blackstone said everything went great. No drain, naseau, or anything. I've had very little pain. I made the mistake of letting the pain get on top of me at the hospital because I didn't like the liquid lorotab. So, instead of asking them to order a tablet and pill slit it in half, I just went back to bed. This was a mistake that I paid dearly for. That much pain cut into my walking and sipping time (very important). It's really hard to get that much Water in when you have to take small sips and take time in between sips. After I got control of the pain, the SPA lady showed up and gave me a great facial and massage. That made everything all better.

I'm feeling good today, just one and a half days post surgery. Of course still doing Clear liquids. I think it may get a little more difficult when I have to start making food choices next week. Good luck to you all. So far, really, easy time.

Well we are really glad to hear how wonderful you are doing ,and let me be the first one to welcome you to the losing bench.. I don't know what kind of post op diet the doctor has you on, buy always remember when you are having problems with food you can go back to liquids a few days then go back to food again. Always listen to your body and don't go too fast.. I was on liquids for a total of 6 weeks, but every doctor is not the same..

Congrats and thanks for the pain med warning! I hate the taste of liquid meds and probably would have done the same as you described. Now I know to suck it up and get on with getting better. I had my EGD yesterday and pre-op testing next Wednesday. Hopefully surgery will be soon.